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Smokey Bob was back todayhttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13224-Smokey-Bob-was-back-today&goto=newpost
Fri, 16 Feb 2018 00:31:08 GMTI guess Smokey Bob the umbrella man is out of hibernation and back on his beat. I saw him this morning by the airport just before 7. Aaaaaand, the...I guess Smokey Bob the umbrella man is out of hibernation and back on his beat. I saw him this morning by the airport just before 7. Aaaaaand, the f#@$ing little pieces of torn up paper were back too. Coincidence? I think not. I haven't seen Bob or the paper all winter and they both magically reappear on the same day.

I'm going back to my assumption that its some kind of bread crumb trail to signal someone else where to go. Bob is clearly a junkie so we can guess what he's picking up or delivering. Or, there is a small chance that its just out of mental shortcomings.

Does anyone have a law enforcement contact in the National Park Service?
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Mon, 12 Feb 2018 14:36:38 GMTHello!

I just found these forums, and didn't see a clear place for this, and I know r/bikedc doesn't allow talking about shops either. I'm relatively new and have to find a place that takes the DC commuter bike checks and can rebuild a wheel on a pedelec. Are there places in this forum where I'm missing that folks use to discuss shops? Other forums/blogs in the area? Thanks so much - don't want to ask if it's against the rules here, but I'm a bit desperate after a few busted spokes during my commute :(
]]>General Discussionjennifergerbihttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13214-Where-should-I-go-for-shop-recommendsVery Specific Thoughts on Dustpanshttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13209-Very-Specific-Thoughts-on-Dustpans&goto=newpost
Fri, 09 Feb 2018 20:19:23 GMTUrsula from WABA's Trail Ranger Program used one of my tweets from the Anacostia River Trail Cleanup two weeks ago as part of a blog post on tips and tricks for doing a trail cleanup. Lots of great information and a few pro tips. I talked to her last night and the next WABA trail cleanup is probably going to be in March on the Suitland Parkway Trail.

http://www.waba.org/blog/2018/02/ver...a-local-trail/
]]>General DiscussionJuddhttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13209-Very-Specific-Thoughts-on-DustpansPotential issue for Pennsylvania Avenue Protected Bike Laneshttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13198-Potential-issue-for-Pennsylvania-Avenue-Protected-Bike-Lanes&goto=newpost
Wed, 07 Feb 2018 01:39:12 GMTI assume the impact of a (or several ) main battle tank(s), and similar equipment, on the pavement of Pennsylvania Avenue would be problematic for...I assume the impact of a (or several ) main battle tank(s), and similar equipment, on the pavement of Pennsylvania Avenue would be problematic for usage of the PBL afterwards? Would the repaving afterwards take no longer than usual repaving?

I ask this here, as I don't think the media has yet discussed the issue of the cycle track, and we as DC areas bike riders are the community to discuss it.
]]>General Discussionlordofthemarkhttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13198-Potential-issue-for-Pennsylvania-Avenue-Protected-Bike-LanesStrava users, in midst of privacy problems, are reporting that one of the app’s top fhttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13196-Strava-users-in-midst-of-privacy-problems-are-reporting-that-one-of-the-app’s-top-f&goto=newpost
Tue, 06 Feb 2018 06:15:05 GMThttps://www.theverge.com/2018/2/5/16974576/strava-public-segment-feature-disabled-app-privacy-heatmaps#ampshare=https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/5/1697...https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/5/16...ivacy-heatmaps

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]]>General Discussionf148vrhttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13196-Strava-users-in-midst-of-privacy-problems-are-reporting-that-one-of-the-app’s-top-f41st Streethttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13175-41st-Street&goto=newpost
Thu, 01 Feb 2018 16:00:52 GMTFollowing up on Steve O's offer to give advice from another thread. Figured it'd make more sense to start a dedicated thread.

I ride over Chain Bridge from Arlington with some frequency, and I usually take Military rd up to the Randolph/Richmond loop, past that awesome treehouse on Randolph, and then down a crazy hill that google maps doesn't identify as a road but some maps call 41st st.

I haven't successfully ridden 41st street yet - either up or down. At this point I just walk the little switchback between Randolph and the cul de sac, and then ride the rest, but even that walk can feel sketchy when I'm wearing my slippery road shoes. I've tried riding down the switchback a few times, but I'm always scared that I'm going to go over the handlebars.

I ride other hills without any problems, but the combination of the steep grade and that switchback adds a bike handling component that I can't get over. I'm sure it's just a psychological block at this point, but I'd love any advice/encouragement y'all can offer!

Separately, I sometimes bypass that hill by taking Glebe road down - it works well enough when there's rush hour traffic slowing it down in the mornings, but I don't know if I'd ever feel safe riding up Glebe road there.
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Thu, 01 Feb 2018 03:36:27 GMThttps://www.bicycling.com/culture/fc...cdf03071124f2e

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]]>General Discussionf148vrhttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13174-Cyclist-Protests-Net-Neutrality-by-Throttling-Traffic-Outside-the-FCC-HeadquartersAny home beer brewers?http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13172-Any-home-beer-brewers&goto=newpost
Wed, 31 Jan 2018 23:17:43 GMTI'm thinking about taking up home brewing. Lord knows I don't need this hobby, but I am still fascinated. My roommate years ago was (and still is) a home brewer and I helped him brew and drink a lot of beer. But that was way before online everything made trying new things easier.

I am a home coffee roaster. If anyone is brewing and would like to have a smart ass come "help" and hopefully refresh my limited brewing knowledge I'd love to hear from you. I could bring my roaster over and share the coffee roasting process with you. Which is relatively simple in comparison.

Cheers and bottoms up!
]]>General Discussionanomadhttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13172-Any-home-beer-brewersBiking through Fort Myerhttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13166-Biking-through-Fort-Myer&goto=newpost
Tue, 30 Jan 2018 20:57:40 GMTCan you bike through Fort Myer?
I am new to commuting via bike to work and I am looking for a good alternative to riding on Columbia Pike. I...Can you bike through Fort Myer?

I am new to commuting via bike to work and I am looking for a good alternative to riding on Columbia Pike. I searched on google and came across a form allowing bike commuters to access Fort Myer. I filled out the form and had my husband, who works for the DoD, sign it as my sponsor. However, when I took the form in today, they told me that it was old and that bikers no longer have access to base unless they have a reason to be on base. Does anyone have experience with this?
]]>General DiscussionKathrynestockingerhttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13166-Biking-through-Fort-MyerScreening of MAMIL - Silver Springhttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13165-Screening-of-MAMIL-Silver-Spring&goto=newpost
Tue, 30 Jan 2018 16:40:42 GMTHi. Please see the attached link for the trailer. It looks like it could be an interesting documentary.
They need to sell 35 more tickets in...Hi. Please see the attached link for the trailer. It looks like it could be an interesting documentary.

They need to sell 35 more tickets in Silver Spring to get a showing. If you're in the area, it would be worth going IMHO.

I'm looking to add some new music to my winter riding soundtrack. Anyone have a song they've gotten stuck in their heads during a ride that I should listen to?

Cheers,
CT
]]>General DiscussionChampionTierhttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13123-The-Soundtrack-to-Your-RideA HUGE Thank You to MDOThttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13110-A-HUGE-Thank-You-to-MDOT&goto=newpost
Fri, 19 Jan 2018 19:47:02 GMThttp://www.waba.org/blog/2018/01/a-new-trail-bridge-over-the-patuxent/
I am sure that the majority of users of this forum received notification...http://www.waba.org/blog/2018/01/a-n...-the-patuxent/

I am sure that the majority of users of this forum received notification from WABA already, but I'm posting here as well for all to see. A new crossing of the Patuxent River in PG County, connecting two existing trails. This brings us one step closer to having a complete and safe trail connection between DC and Baltimore!
]]>General DiscussionBrett L.http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13110-A-HUGE-Thank-You-to-MDOT